S 1770

Massachusetts Senate bill in Session 194.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: January 27, 2026.

An Act relative to safety of officers by requiring interior lights in automobiles to be on during stops.

Bill ID MA-194-S-1770
Session 194
Status in_committee
Committee Senate Rules
Senate in_committee 2026-01-27
Public Safety Transportation
Summary

Chapter 90, of the General Laws shall be amended by adding after section 62 the new section 63, the following:- “Section 63 ... (a) When a motor vehicle is stopped by a police officer ...

Sponsor
Tarr, Bruce E.
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Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
2025-02-27 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-01-27 Status in_committee
2026-01-27 Latest Action Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Rules
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